Eze Chika Nwokedi and wife commemorate 24 years of love and marriage in a unique style

Eze Chika Nwokedi and wife commemorate 24 years of love and marriage in a unique style

…as Pst. Dr Tessy Chika Nwokedi enlightens couples on endurance

By Naomi Onome

Eze Chika Nwokedi and his wife, Pst Tessy Chika Nwokedi Ugoeze 1, had a beautiful celebration of love and marriage during the couple’s 24th wedding anniversary on Monday, August 25, 2025, in Lagos. The marriage is a testament to their commitment, attributing their success to God’s grace.

The highlights of the event include the cutting of the anniversary cake and prizes being given to couples who have spent over 20 years in marriage with their spouse; the gift items are food staff, printed materials and other gifts. Invited guests who graced the occasion, especially couples, expressed admiration with an outpouring of wishes for the celebrating couple.

The women’s wing of Fire Grace and Mercy Restoration Ministry graced the occasion in a grand style in honour of the chaperoning overseer, Pst. Tessy Chika Nwokedi, on the event of her 24th wedding anniversary with her husband, Eze Chika Nwokedi, the Ezendigbo of Ijegun Ijeododo, Chairman of the Council of Ndi Eze Igbo Lagos, and Founder of the Igbo Buru’otu Association of Nigeria.

The particularly insightful connotations from well-wishers at the marriage anniversary event are centred on imperfect couples learning to enjoy their differences.

A couple from Edo State, Mr Jerry and Mrs Glory, revealed that the secret of a good marriage is endurance and peace, and as such, their marriage has been able to survive hard times for over 21 years of their marriage by ensuring love and peace around. The couple congratulated Eze Chika Nwokedi and Pst Tessy Chika Nwokedi on their 24th wedding anniversary and commended Eze Chika for his charitable prowess towards others while urging him to progress further in his act of magnanimity.

Chief Dr Okechukwu Izuegbunam, PhD, Chairman of the Igbo Speaking Community of Ikotun-Igando, Chairman of the Youth Leader of Igbo National Stakeholders of Lagos, and Chairman of the Obi Chukwu Royal Council of Igando-Egan, praises the couple’s 24-year marriage milestone. Expressed admiration for the couple’s enduring relationship, especially given the current challenges in Nigeria. Dr Okechukwu further expresses a heartfelt wish for the couple to continue on their path in serving as a role model for others.

Mrs Ada Odili uses the medium of the marriage anniversary to discuss the turbulent process of marriage, emphasising the importance of unity and peace. Wishing the couple a happy 24th year in marriage, wishing him good luck and wisdom.

Chief Mrs Okorie shares her unique take on marriage, blending spiritual, educational, and journey-like analogies. She emphasises marriage as a sacred bond rooted in spirituality, comparing its journey to lifelong education filled with various experiences. According to her, endurance is key, suggesting that marriage requires patience and resilience to navigate its challenges.

According to Pst. Dr Tessy Chika Nwokedi Ugoeze, the marriage anniversary celebrant, marriage is a union perceived to be sweet and perfect despite its challenging situations, yet it is essential for couples to imbibe positive thoughts and actions for a happy and fulfilling marriage life. However, she said the years of love, unity, and God’s faithfulness are a testimony of grace and commitment as she inspires others.

In her words of encouragement to other couples, she shared some words of wisdom, saying,

“Marriage is a union where your expectations might not be met, but it is important that a couple manage their affairs soothingly.”

“Wedding anniversaries are a time to be grateful to God for keeping the marriage together. Moreover, one of the key things in marriage is communication, even when couples don’t feel like talking.”

“A great marriage is not when perfect couples come together, but when the imperfect couple learns to manage their differences. Do not forget to implore endurance, for marriage is the coming together of two strangers who must learn to love and show respect for each other.”

“As an ordained servant of God, I have always reminded God through my marital crisis that I must not face the agony of being a divorcee. For me, God has always been at the centre of my 24-year-old union, ensuring that we seek his face in all our situations.”

“For every woman, the war room is necessary to observe specific prayers, especially during the trying times in the marriage; every woman should learn to ask for God’s intervention and direction when the going gets tough.”

“Proverbs 18:22 says, ‘He who finds a wife finds a good thing and obtains favour from the LORD.'” Therefore, learn to forgive your husband even before he offends you; this action builds inner peace for every virtuous woman, for “to err is human, and to forgive is divine.”

“To the young couples, marriage is not a simple affair, and it requires patience and a willingness to be foolish. Two wise men cannot be in the same boat, like two pilots cannot pilot a plane. Sometimes, both partners become foolish, but they must let go of everything for the marriage to work. Balancing these aspects is crucial, and it is up to God to guide the couple.”

In praise of her husband, Eze Chika Nwokedi, she said, “Nothing is perfect, but we thank God for making us stronger; thank you for being my ROCK. I can boldly affirm I’ve made the right choice for a husband, and we have forever to go.”

Eze Chika Nwokedi during the anniversary revealed that despite being the least financially enhanced among his siblings, he’s developed a generous spirit, finding joy in giving to others even when it might be a stretch of an attempt. He also stated that his father had assigned the mantle of leadership to him at an early stage in life, which must not be contested by his siblings; hence, the greatness in him to do charity at every given time, whether he’s financially buoyant at that specified time or not. This, he claims, has led him to be crowned with the title ‘Okpoko 1’ of Obodoukwu.

His display of magnanimity was also witnessed at his marriage anniversary with his wife, where he gave out over 15 medium-sized bags of rice, printed materials (Ankara) and other items. He rewarded couples who’ve made it to 20 years or more of marriage.

The couple who got married in 2001 is blessed with 2 children.